WORKSHOPS

- Register and complete the payment through the official training website.

- Upon successful registration, an invitation email—including the access link, workshop resources, and Pre- & Post-Assessment links—will be sent one day before the workshop.

The workshop aims to familiarize participants with the key financial principles and products in depth including assets and markets, equities, bonds, derivatives and investment funds. It explores the broader economic environment in which the financial services sector operates and looks at how economic activity is determined and managed in different economic and political systems. The qualification offers a first introduction to financial services regulation and ensures candidates are provided with an understanding of ethical behaviour and acting with integrity. 

The workshop is suitable for new entrants to the professional sector and staff who are beginning their career in financial services. The broad topics covered make the qualification suitable for all staff, not just those responsible for making investment decisions, including administration, finance and accounting, IT, customer services, sales and marketing and HR and training. 

Certificate of participation issued by the UASA & SCA Professional Training & Examinations Centre. 

I. Introduction 

II. Economic Environment 

III. Financial Assets and Markets 

1. Cash Deposits 

2. Money Market 

3. Property 

4. Foreign Exchange Market 

IV. Equities/Stocks 

V. Bonds 

1. Characteristics 

2. Government Bonds 

3. Corporate Bonds 

4. Bonds 

VI. Derivatives 

1. Derivatives Uses 

2. Futures 

3. Options 

4. Terminology 

5. Derivatives/Commodity Markets 

6. Swaps 

7. Credit Default Swaps 

VII. Investment Funds 

1. Open-Ended/Mutual Funds 

2. Closed-Ended Investment Companies 

3. Real Estate Investment Trusts 

4. Exchange-Traded Funds 

5. Alternative Investment Funds 

VIII. Financial Services Regulation 

1. Financial Crime 

2. Insider Trading and Market Abuse 

IX. Other Financial Products 

1. Retirement Planning 

2. Loans 

3. Mortgages 

4. Life Assurance